Orange Guy - Always Moving

Oranges love their personal freedom so much that you'll wonder if you can personally influence them at all - to do anything! Just knowing the personal freedom is the core value, however, you can see that they will be motivated by having plenty of choices to make and opportunities to take personal, immediate action.

Here are questions that Orange people ask themselves in choosing an organization to work with. If they can get excited about the answers, you might be lucky enough to employ them. Beware, though, that they may sound more like Golds in the interview because Orange thinking , they know, can sound scary to typical interview panels.

1.    Do I get to be me? I have no trouble getting things done and meeting deadlines, but I will not be micromanaged. Even if I do stuff at the last minute, I know I'll come through better than most people.

2.    Am I stuck at a desk or do I get to move around? I am a very physical person. I like action. I get my best work done when the timetable and locations are highly flexible. That way, I stay excited about projects and feel I have some control over them.

3.    Can this organization make decisions and act on them right away, or is this just another team that has lots of meetings and rarely takes decisive action? I want to be part of action, not a lot of talk.

4.    Does the business welcome creativity and variety? Is this business more about rules than action? Do they have to do everything a certain way, or are they open to better and faster ways?

5.    Will they pay attention to me, listen to me, and respect my expertise? I think on my feet and am usually right, so will the bureaucracy get in my way or work with me?

6.    Is this place fun? Do they have a sense of humor?

7.    Will I get opportunities to move up? Can I compete fairly for better jobs and higher wages?

8.    How much honesty can they stand? Do they talk straight? I basically tell it like it is and, believe me, I can take criticism like the best of them - as long as it's correct and fair.

9.    Is this an organization that values skill and talent? I'm very good at what I do and I assume I'm being hired for these skills and talents. Will I be fully appreciated?

10.When there's a problem, will they come to me or rely on the boss's nephew?  I don't have time to play games or politics. Will they negotiate when it's time to negotiate?

REWARDS for Oranges

As in life, the best things - the best rewards - are free. Here is a partial list of rewards that Oranges appreciate.

·         Praise successful multitasking. Orange employees will not do things the way you do them. Instead of asking them to toe the line, tell them you are amazed how many things they can do so well in so little time.

·         Give plenty of options - things to do, ways to do them, choices they can personally make.

·         Talk to them where they are - in the hallway, doing a task, in a bar. Oranges enjoy spontaneous conversations and quick decisions. When they invite you do something you rarely do, accept the invitation. Have some fun and they will appreciate you for doing so.

·         Set things up so they get to compete. They want to win, to be better than somebody else, to take on a cool challenge, get a deserved reward for a tough competition, show off their stuff, and celebrate victory.

·         Listen to them and act right away. That's what they do and they really appreciate it when you can act decisively - and it doesn't matter if you act for or against their suggestions. They just want ACTION!

·         Get out of their kitchen. That is, when they are on a roll, let them be in charge. They feel they are can-do people and usually don't need anybody's help, especially yours.

·         Stand for something. Be clear about what you want. Don't flip-flop or waver. Show confidence and skills of your own. And especially be brave about your convictions. They respect you more for your courage. This way, they feel rewarded by being "in the right company."

·         Be slow to judge and criticize. Oranges like being direct - sometimes rude and bawdy. If you cramp their style too often - or unnecessarily - you might get resentment on their part because they feel their freedom is impinged.

·         If you are giving prizes away, give good prizes, not cheap pencils, pens, and homemade certificates. Oranges like sexy prizes - like trips, concerts, sports tickets, a round of golf, iPads, and nights out on the town.